Chinese

zhǔjué
Meaning: protagonist; lead role
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

主
角

Example sentences

He plays the lead role in this movie.
他在電影中扮演主角。
他在电影中扮演主角。
He plays the lead role in the movie.
這部電影最大的亮點是男主角的出色演技。
这部电影最大的亮点是男主角的出色演技。
The biggest highlight of this movie is the male lead's outstanding acting.
主角出場謝幕時,觀眾報以熱烈的掌聲。
主角出场谢幕时,观众报以热烈的掌声。
When the lead actor appeared on stage to take a bow, the audience gave a warm round of applause.
這部小說生動地刻畫了主角的性格。
这部小说生动地刻画了主角的性格。
This novel vividly portrays the protagonist's personality.
這部小說的主角是以作者本人為原型的。
这部小说的主角是以作者本人为原型的。
The protagonist of this novel is based on the author himself as a prototype.
這瓶茅臺酒是慶功宴上的主角。
这瓶茅台酒是庆功宴上的主角。
This bottle of Moutai is the star of the celebration banquet.

Usage Notes

The main character in a story, play, or movie.

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